sppryor wrote:Looked up, and began practicing different knots I think I may want to know. (Such as a taut-line hitch)

Bowlines (I recommend the cowboy variant), taut lines (yes, plural), running loops (either butterfly loop or directional figure 8, I recommend the latter), and simple hitches (becket and half hitch) are all pretty important if you're building anything. It pays to learn them well and practice them until you can tie them in the dark while wearing gloves, because you'll have to.

Also, figure out what knots work well with the rope you'll be using. I used mule tape this year because the stuff is dirt cheap and VERY strong, but that stuff will not hold a taut line hitch under any circumstances. It's just too slippery. I tied a bowline around my canopy fixture then tied directional 8s most of the way down the line before running it through my rebar candy cane loop then back through the loop from the directional 8. The resulting "pully" let met pull the lines incredibly taut before tying it off with the half hitches right against the running 8 loop. All 17 lines held all week without budging.

Remember, radical self reliance. If you forget something and your camp is relying on you, well, even if you neighbors are willing to help there's no guarantee that they'll be able to. On a related note, my apologies go out to the winery at 8:30 and B this year who asked for my help in remembering how to tie a few knots late one night mid-week. I was less than sober. I think I explained it well enough, but then I wasn't there when your structure actually went up...

ygmir wrote:Everyone loves you there, and no one cares a shit about you..........all at once. and vice versa.

I spent Sunday, all day, driving, preparing for a road test so that I can drive to Burning man or help someone else drive if it's necessary. I haven't needed a license for anything else so far, and going years between driving makes you surprisingly rusty. Also driving into work each day with my wife, so that's been a little bit of experience each day.

Found some decent lanterns online and looked into ways around the heavy cost of flying with gear.(As I work for a film production studio, and most camping equipment can be considered gear for filming, most airlines have a cheaper rate for production equipment under 100lbs)

You guys managed to drift 19 consecutive posts on a single topic! I think there's a need for a "Bone Art & Craft" thread. I've split all of the strategy, links and know-how off into its own thread. (I was tempted to put it under Clothing and Playawear, but I'm sure some folks would like to work with bones simply as display pieces.)

I replaced my headlight lenses on my truck. The old ones were very dull and yellowed. Polishing them with a kit didnt work so I opted to replace them.
When my sister and I drove out this year we couldnt drive much at night because they were not bright enough and due to the fact that we had so much "STUFF" in the back that the headlights werent aimed at the road anymore!
We took advantage of the time spent driving home to go through the STUFF TO BRING and STUFF WE DIDNT NEED lists to hopefully cut down on what we bring with us next time!

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So the theme this year is like a giant camp out in the desert? With people bringing lots of shit from all over? uh.. -Marscrumbs

I picked up what I hope will give me some piece of mind when I use the porta potties. That is the only time I trust my good karma to protect my ride. It's a cabinet lock that keeps the baby out. You have to hold down 2 buttons and pull the zip tie to get it open. A breeze to put on and a little knowledge to get off. I like it! I can tie it on an inconspicuous spot and face the buttons inward.

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Ratty wrote:I picked up what I hope will give me some piece of mind when I use the porta potties. That is the only time I trust my good karma to protect my ride. It's a cabinet lock that keeps the baby out. You have to hold down 2 buttons and pull the zip tie to get it open. A breeze to put on and a little knowledge to get off. I like it! I can tie it on an inconspicuous spot and face the buttons inward.

I don't understand. Why would you need that?

JKhttp://www.mudskippercafe.comWhen I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me